KB0032 - (Windows) About the difference between the MSI and ZIP installs

KB0032 - (Windows) About the difference between the MSI and ZIP installs

Question

What's the difference between the MSI and ZIP installations of PowerShell Universal for Windows operating systems?

Answer

The MSI install is a self-contained web hosting platform using Microsoft Kestrel[1]. The ZIP installer is intended for integration with Internet Information Services (IIS)[2]. Most customers who already utilize IIS in their environment prefer the ZIP and others prefer the MSI.

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